Art Department
Course Descriptions
AR 111 Drawing I
An introduction to observational drawing. Development of a personal vision and an individual style through an exploration of the expressive means of drawing: form, line, texture, composition. Various tools and techniques. General Education Choice for Part A. Offered yearly. 3 credits
AR 113 Three-Dimensional Design
Provides an analytical approach to design elements and principles with an emphasis on spatial organization and three-dimensional forms using a variety of materials and techniques. This course investigates numerous approaches to understanding the visual world. General Education Choice for Part A. Offered yearly. 3 credits
AR 114 Graphic Design I
An introduction to page layout and design as it relates to constructed documents including books, posters, and brochures. Provides an overview of the field of commercial art including advertising, web design, and art direction. Offered every semester. 3 credits
AR 122 Two-Dimensional Design
An introduction to the elements of two-dimensional design and study of visual language principles used to organize the plane. Projects are geared to solving visual "problems"